Technical Project Manager

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making highquality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growthdriven work environment. Ready to bring your best

How you will make contributions that matter

We are seeking a dynamic Technical & Project Manager to lead the commercialisation of new product development (NPD) and existing products through their lifecycle from concept to commercialisation. This role involves managing a portfolio of projects and NPD activities for SDA SDC and supporting the commercialisation of projects from other Saputo divisions.

The Technical & Project Manager will oversee projects as a Project Manager guiding them through the entire product lifecycle and act as a Program Manager for projects they do not directly lead.

This role requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to manage crossfunctional teams and deliver projects on time while providing technical advice and support to customers and the Saputo sales team. Additionally the role includes managing product specifications technical regulatory and qualityrelated activities with internal stakeholders customers and government bodies.

Key Accountabilities:

Commercialisation:

• Support the commercialisation of Bulk and Functional Ingredients and Nutritionals including new product development from SDA SDC and other Saputo Divisions.
• Ensure successful new product development and market introduction.
• Collaborate with the PMO & Commercialisation team to ensure cohesive project management and support for all Global Sales Accolade projects.
• Provide insights into new products and projects and commercialisation in the markets of Asia.

Technical Support:

• Provide technical support to the sales team and customers for both existing and new products.
• Develop valueadded ingredients address inquiries and resolve technical issues.
• Provide inputs into product specifications for specific customer needs.

Project Management:

• Manage and execute projects endtoend including timelines key milestones and stakeholder liaison.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time to meet business and customer requirements.

Regulatory & Government Organisations:

• Work with government organisations like Dairy Australia DAFF Austrade and the Infant Nutrition Council for regulatory requirements and market access in Asia markets.
• Understand country regulatory requirements and tariff quotas.
• Provide updates received from customers on any changes.

Commercial / Customer Management:

• Manage and understand customer requirements and proactively interact to ensure projects align with strategic goals.
• Understand key competitors within different markets and identify potential opportunities.
• Participate in weekly/monthly meetings with sales finance S&OP R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure customer requirements are met and team strategy alignment.

QualificationsSkills Knowledge & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in science/engineering or related field in dairy or equivalent handson experience.
• Ideally of 5 years of Dairy and/or Nutritionals experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Sound understanding of dairy science and manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Stage Gate.
• Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deal with different cultures where English is not the first language.
• Must be driven and able to set and manage own workload to meet division KPIs.
• Valid drivers licence.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia Saputo produces markets and distributes a variety of products with a portfolio of wellloved brands such as Devondale Liddells CHEER Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.